9 Questions
What is the most common type of ankle sprains?
Lateral ligament injuries
Which group has the highest rate of ankle sprain incidence?
Adult females
What is the approximate total cost of ankle sprains in the United States?
$2 billion
According to the study on individuals with ankle sprains in the United States Military Health System, what increases the chance of injury recurrence?
Delayed rehabilitation
Which indoor sport carries the greatest risk of ankle sprain according to Doherty et al's meta-analysis?
Basketball
What is the incidence rate of ankle sprains per 1,000 cumulative exposures in indoor sports like Basketball?
7
What is the recurrence rate of severe ankle sprains among basketball players?
Greater than 70%
According to McKay et al's study on elite Australian basketball players, how many weeks of play did 37 ankle-injured athletes miss due to ankle injuries?
81.5
What was the rate of ankle injury among elite Australian basketball players according to McKay et al's study?
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Test your knowledge about ankle joint injuries in sports, including the most common type of ankle sprains and their incidence in different demographics. Learn about the prevalence and costs of ankle sprains in the United States.
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